UAE fully equipped to fight coronavirus: GCAA

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The UAE is fully equipped and prepared to fight coronavirus.

That's according to Saif Muhammad Al-Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority, who told ARN News that terminal sensors have been installed at all airports in the country to detect passengers showing flu-like symptoms. 

He added that all aircraft are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised before they head out to the next destination. 

 

 

 

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